Premier Doug Ford appeared in Greenstone on June 18 to sign letters of confirmation outlining the provincial government’s commitment to Indigenous-led business initiatives, supporting training and skills development, major infrastructure upgrades, and funding for ongoing projects in partnership with four local First Nations.
The letters of confirmation solidify the province’s commitment to development of the municipality of Greenstone in collaboration and consultation with First Nations partners.
Ford described this agreement as a way to blaze new trails.
“We’ve created the opportunities, created the conditions and the environment for First Nations communities to thrive, prosper, and grow,” he said.
At the signing, Ford was joined by Minister Greg Rickford, MPP Kevin Holland, each chief from the First Nations involved – including Yvette Metansinine (Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek), Sonny Gagnon (Aroland First Nation), Sheri Taylor (Ginoogaming First Nation), and Judy Desmoulin (Long Lake #58) – and Mayor Jamie McPherson of Greenstone.
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